Addison collection description
Addison is a vibrant and romantic collection featuring a rich watercolor floral background that beautifully frames a clean, arched central layout. The sophisticated serif typography and delicate script accents bring a sense of modern refinement and joyful elegance to your details. We think it’s perfect for garden, spring, or outdoor celebrations for couples who love a painterly, artful aesthetic. This suite was created in collaboration with Lori Wemple (@loriwemple). Lori has a deep love for whimsical and quirky design, with a passion for illustration and animation. She is obsessed with the ocean, mermaids, tiki culture, and her sweet kiddos. Her work blends watercolor and digital techniques, often experimenting with bohemian textures, playful minimalism, asymmetry and typography.
Stamped FoilSawyer collection description
Sawyer is an enchanting design that frames your details with intricate stamped foil botanical illustrations and flowing script typography. The lush artwork creates an atmosphere of romantic luxury and timeless elegance. We think it’s perfect for classic, evening, or upscale outdoor celebrations that call for a touch of radiance. This suite was created in collaboration with Lori Wemple (@loriwemple). Lori has a deep love for whimsical and quirky design, with a passion for illustration and animation. She is obsessed with the ocean, mermaids, tiki culture, and her sweet kiddos. Her work blends watercolor and digital techniques, often experimenting with bohemian textures, playful minimalism, asymmetry and typography.
Cruise collection description
Take a trip to paradise with our Cruise wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this tropical design features vintage banana leaves and a graphic frame. Perfect for the couple getting married in a destination wedding—or just have their sights set on somewhere warm and glam.
Sparrow collection description
Show everyone your cheery, vintage wedding style with our Sparrow wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this design features blooming floral illustrations in warm tones, with colorful text in whimsical mixed fonts. Perfect for the couple getting married outdoors, at a charming bistro, in a barn, or wherever there are gorgeous flowers.
Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic, natural design features gorgeous illustrated florals set against a rich background. Perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love this design for outdoor weddings in the garden, on the farm, or anywhere with blooming flowers.
Riverside collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Riverside wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features whimsical handwritten script and a wash of painterly watercolor that frame your wedding details. Perfect for couples who love fine art, unique color palettes, and quaint restaurants.
Rooftop collection description
Celebrate in style with our Rooftop Corner wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic, natural design features gorgeous illustrated florals set against a rich background. Perfect for letting your wedding details shine. We love this design for outdoor weddings in the garden, on the farm, or anywhere with blooming flowers.
Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens Edge wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features two contrasting shades and clean lines that make your details pop! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
Violin collection description
Celebrate love with our super-gorgeous Violin wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic, timeless design features dramatic script calligraphy on a clean white background, totally letting your wedding details sing. We love this for weddings of all kinds, from hotel ballroom to simple backyard party—it truly goes with every vibe, color palette, and location.
Potter collection description
Celebrate in style with our Potter invitation. Printed on our luxe paper, this classic design features bold stripes and clean type, framed beautifully to highlight your wedding details. Perfect for the couple who's a little bit nautical, a little bit rock n' roll.
Eastwick collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Eastwick wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features beautiful leafy vines that accent your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
Stamped FoilInterstellar collection description
Celebrate your wedding with our Interstellar wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this metallic design features a border of starry dots painted with gold foil, and handwritten initials. Perfect for couples getting married in winter months, on New Year's Eve, or just love getting lost in the stars.
Stamped FoilEastwick collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Eastwick wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy vines in green and gold foil that encircle your wedding details. We think it's perfect for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
Stamped FoilHeaven collection description
Celebrate your wedding in style with our metallic Heaven invitation. Printed on super-luxe paper, this warm, botanical design features gold foil filigree leaves and a whimsical mix of calligraphed script and bold font. Perfect for weddings in spring, fall, and anywhere in between.
Bow Bridge collection description
Share your wedding style with our Bow Bridge Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold, simple design highlights your wedding details beautifully. We love how the handwritten script font plays against the whimsical floral illustration at the bottom. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
Waterfront collection description
Get ready to celebrate love with our Waterfront wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this calm, pastel design features gestural layers of watercolor that flow like ocean waves across a landscape orientation, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being near the sea.
Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features large, dramatic script typeface and a gorgeous monogram. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
Larimer collection description
Make a beautiful statement with our Larimer Border wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features on-trend agate graphics and a clean white background, all highlighting your wedding details very chicly. We love it for weddings that fall somewhere between minimalist and glam.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this bold and classic design features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Bonnie collection description
Celebrate your joy with our Bonnie Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sunny design features a handpainted sunflower illustration and mixed fonts. We love it for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or anywhere with lots of florals).
Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design boldly spotlights your initials and features the classic infinity symbol, too. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
Mikasa Bloom collection description
Spread the love with the Mikasa Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-drawn flowers and a mix of modern typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for couples getting married in a rustic venue, or anywhere filled with florals. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based graphic designer Grace Cheong.
Camarillo collection description
Share your style with the Camarillo Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design tops elegant calligraphy and modern typography with a watercolor crest featuring your initials. A stunning choice for warm-weather celebrations of all kinds. Created in collaboration with California-based illustrator and calligrapher Jenna Rainey (@jennarainey).
Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
Geneva collection description
Show your style with the Geneva Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this sleek design features a stunning mix of typography around your custom photo. We think it’s a beautiful choice for any celebration, from large gatherings to intimate ceremonies.
Jolla collection description
Share the joy with the Jolla Landscape wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this quirky design features your initials in retro hearts. We especially love it for out-of-the-box celebrations.
Reverie collection description
Share a little joy with the Reverie Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this colorful design features rainbow hues and sophisticated typography. Perfect for couples with sunny personalities looking for something unique.
Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Portrait wedding invitation. This whimsical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a chic frame and a floral stamp. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, on a city rooftop.
Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. This minimalist letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Wreath invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a stunning wreath and tiny, whimsical birds. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, or on a rooftop.
Cardinell collection description
Share your joy with the Cardinell Stamp wedding invitation. This floral letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features delicate hand-sketched flowers and a mix of modern typography. We especially love it for couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.
Weyers collection description
Show your sophisticated style with the Weyers Border wedding invitation. This chic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features sleek lines beside a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from historic venues to cool art galleries.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Portrait wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Mantova collection description
Celebrate in style with the Mantova Frame wedding invitation. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a sleek frame surrounded by bold palm leaves. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy.
Verona collection description
Share the wedding love with our Verona Landscape wedding invitation. This bold and classic letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features an elegant ampersand motif and clean lines. Great for literary couples and lovers of typography alike.
Henderson collection description
Show your timeless style with the Henderson Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. We love its elegance and simplicity, perfect for any wedding.
Henderson collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Henderson Portrait wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a sleek, solid background. Perfect for any formal occasion, from urban rooftop to big banquet hall.
Destin collection description
Show your timeless style with the Destin wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for lovers of wildflowers or couples getting married in nature. Created in collaboration with Montreal-based botanical painter and illustrator Joannie Houle (@joanniehoule_art).
Manitou collection description
Show your love for nature with the Manitou Bloom wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features sweet, hand-drawn botanical details under timeless typography. Perfect for couples getting married outdoors or surrounded by fresh touches.
Manitou collection description
Celebrate your love with the Manitou Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning, hand-drawn tree above timeless typography. Perfect for couples who truly have grown together over the years.
Braunfels collection description
Go for unique with the Braunfels Stroke wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features bold brushstrokes and modern typography. We especially love it for celebrations in art galleries and industrial lofts.
Providence collection description
Reflect your wedding style with our Providence Portrait wedding invitation. This nautical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a playful anchor, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
Hernando collection description
Share the joy with the Hernando Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features two-toned flowers around modern typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for romantic weddings with an edge.
Montavilla collection description
Showcase your personal style with the Montavilla Stamp wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features semi-abstract flowers and modern typography. We think this is a stunning choice for romantic celebrations full of boho vibes.
Montavilla collection description
Go for unique with the Montavilla Pass wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features whimsical flowers around a boarding pass. Perfect for destination weddings or for family members who will have to travel.
Marley collection description
Celebrate your love with the Marley Classic wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy, timeless typography, and a delicate heart. We think it strikes the perfect balance of freshness and elegance.
Marley collection description
Show your playful side with the Marley Type wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features bold calligraphy, timeless typography, and a delicate heart. We love it for creative couples looking for something fresh, yet elegant.
Sinclair collection description
Show your elegant style with the Sinclair wedding invitation. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features classic typography on a sleek background. We think this is a beautiful choice for all celebrations, from formal hotel ballroom receptions to intimate backyard ceremonies. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
When you plan your wedding, you might not think right away about how much these cards will affect your day, but they often set the first tone for your whole event. Frequently, your family and friends get an idea of your style and mood the moment that invitation and its envelope show up, starting their experience with that one simple card. If you want a classic look, the standard Milford design—a top option—gives you clean lines, strong text, and good paper that provides instant feeling even before anyone arrives. Put simply? Expectations start as is, the second someone holds your invite.
The number of styles, as is, is bigger than most expect, and finding one that matches your idea matters.
Classic invitations usually have formal text and well-drawn lines, often on thick paper, with a sense of tradition at the center. The widely chosen Seraphine design fits this look and keeps things classic and timeless.
Although many may expect otherwise, only about 12% go with a single photo, and fewer than 1% add more. That means almost everyone skips photos on the invite itself. But if you want to share an image from your engagement, a single clean photo is usually the way to go.
If you feel drawn to a modern approach—maybe you like open space or straight lines—the Caleania invite could stand out for you with its use of simple text and lots of empty space. Minimalism is not just a trend, as it often creates a calm, clear feeling throughout your event.
When you look at most invitation sets, you usually find several parts in one envelope, each with its own use:
Timing always matters. How do you know the best time to mail your cards?
Portrait style is the main choice—over 70% go that way—while only a few pick landscape. Simple shapes and plain frames show up far more often (about 5%) than things like wreaths, arches, or shiny bits, which now appear in just 1% of cases. Styles using foil or letterpress are seen much less than before. If you want more examples, Laurelwood and Goundry are other top picks, showing both clean and decorated looks.
Tradition puts the bride’s family as the host, but now you can just list both families, yourselves, or use a phrase like “together with their families,” making it feel more open and modern.
Here’s a simple rule: you should never put gift or shopping list information on the main invitation. If you want people to know about your registry, send them to your wedding website or a different card included in the envelope.
These cards, as is, are more than just paper. They start your story, bring everyone to your day, create a feeling, and give guests what they need to know. In the end, a good invitation says what your event will be before anything begins.
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous invitations of all styles on Zola.
Floral invitationsModern invitationsGreenery invitationsRustic invitationsWatercolor invitationsWhimsical invitationsCultural invitationsDestination invitationsBeach invitationsSummer invitationsWinter invitationsSpring invitationsElegant & Formal invitationsSimple & Minimalist invitationsTypography invitationsClassic & Traditional invitationsMonogram invitationsBoho invitationsMountains invitationsVintage & Retro invitationsMaximalist invitationsNautical invitationsBarn & Country invitationsBorder invitationsGeometric invitationsFall & Autumn invitations
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has invitations of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi invitationsBlue invitationsDusty Blue invitationsRoyal Blue invitationsNavy invitationsBlack invitationsRed invitationsBurgundy invitationsWhite invitationsPurple invitationsLavender invitationsPlum invitationsPink invitationsRose invitationsDusty Rose invitationsCoral invitationsPeach invitationsGreen invitationsEmerald Green invitationsTeal invitationsOrange invitationsYellow invitationsGrey invitationsBrown invitationsOff White invitations
From traditional square invitations to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard invitationsRounded invitationsScalloped invitationsHalf-arch invitationsArch invitationsOval invitationsTicket invitationsDiamond invitations
With so many features and finishes available, choosing invitations can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.
Foil invitationsLetterpress invitationsReception-only invitationsPhoto invitationsInvitations without photosPortrait invitationsLandscape invitations